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EMBROIDERY SILK [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-10-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Forwarding, Folding, and Binding (Printing)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- headband
1, record 1, English, headband
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- endband 2, record 1, English, endband
correct
- tailband 3, record 1, English, tailband
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A decorative piece of silk or cotton at the top and the bottom of the backbone of a bound book. 4, record 1, English, - headband
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Endbands are bands placed at the head and tail of the spine of a book in order to consolidate its ends, strengthen the attachment of the boards, and impede the entry of worms. They consist of cores generally of alum-tawed leather, hemp, parchment, or linen cord(with cane and rolled paper also used at later dates) and are usually covered by silk or thread embroidery, with highly varied patterns and techniques. 2, record 1, English, - headband
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Façonnage, pliage et reliure (Imprimerie)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tranchefile
1, record 1, French, tranchefile
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Galon aux couleurs vives, en coton ou en soie, que l'on place en tête ou en queue d'un livre relié du côté du dos. 2, record 1, French, - tranchefile
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans les reliures courantes, la tranchefile est une simple ficelle entourée d'un ruban de soie multicolore. 3, record 1, French, - tranchefile
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elaboración, plegadura y encuadernación (Imprenta)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cabezada
1, record 1, Spanish, cabezada
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cordel de uno o, las más de las veces, varios colores con que se cosen las cabeceras de los libros. 2, record 1, Spanish, - cabezada
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-03-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Period Costumes (Museums and Heritage)
- Clothing Accessories
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- reticule
1, record 2, English, reticule
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- ridicule 1, record 2, English, ridicule
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small handbag of knitted silk, beading, brocade, plush or embroidery fashionable in the eighteenth century. 1, record 2, English, - reticule
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The slim cotton gowns permitted no pockets and as a pleasantry, the inadequate little bag was called a ridicule. 1, record 2, English, - reticule
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Costumes anciens (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
- Accessoires vestimentaires
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- réticule
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9ticule
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sorte d'aumônière plus ou moins ornée qui fut à la mode à la fin du XVIIIe siècle et sous l'Empire. 2, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9ticule
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
C'est à l'époque des Merveilleuses, dont les robes transparentes ne leur permettaient pas d'avoir des poches, que s'est instauré l'usage du sac à main que l'on a alors appelé réticule. 3, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9ticule
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-04-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Needle Embroidery
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Italian embroidery
1, record 3, English, Italian%20embroidery
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It was during the Renaissance that Italian embroidery was famous throughout Europe for its meticulous detail and technical proficiency. Under the patronage of the Medicis, Florence became an important centre for embroidery. Prominent artists such as Raphael, were commissioned to make designs to be stiched by such men as Antonio Pollaiuolo, whose embroideries were recognised as important examples of Renaissance art. In Venice, typical openwork evolved into lace, removing threads and replacing them with stiches. Casalguidi is known for another distinct form of white linen embroidery and in Florence expensive silk and woollen threads were worked on canvas in a technique known today as "Bargello work" after the palace there. 1, record 3, English, - Italian%20embroidery
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Broderie à l'aiguille
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- broderie italienne
1, record 3, French, broderie%20italienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les débutantes et les brodeuses déjà expérimentées découvriront l'art de la broderie à travers l'apprentissage de nombreux points tels que le point de feston, le point de plumetis, le point d'oeillet (broderie anglaise), le point de Palestrina, le point de Brocatello ou encore le point d'Assise (broderie italienne). 1, record 3, French, - broderie%20italienne
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-02-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
- Embroidery (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- embroidered fabric
1, record 4, English, embroidered%20fabric
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Organza Silk Embroidered Fabric : A range of fabrics are available with intricate machine and hand embroidery. The fabrics are eye catching and used for home furnishings. 2, record 4, English, - embroidered%20fabric
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
- Broderie (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tissu brodé
1, record 4, French, tissu%20brod%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Riche tissu brodé utilisé pour la fabrication de vêtements liturgiques et royaux. 2, record 4, French, - tissu%20brod%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-03-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Silk (Textiles)
- Embroidery (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- silk floss
1, record 5, English, silk%20floss
correct, generic
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- floss 2, record 5, English, floss
correct, generic
- strand embroidery floss 3, record 5, English, strand%20embroidery%20floss
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Untwisted filaments of silk used in embroidery and crewel-work. 1, record 5, English, - silk%20floss
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The geometric design [of the bag] is stitched... and the background filled in with green, red, and blue silk floss... In reproducing this bag I have made several adjustments... While examining the original piece, I compared the colors of the original silk flosses to a DMC sample card... For those wishing to re-create this embroidery as closely as possible, replace the evenweave embroidery cloth with 28 count linen, and use the DMC colors to choose matching silk floss shades. 3, record 5, English, - silk%20floss
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Soieries
- Broderie (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- soie à broder
1, record 5, French, soie%20%C3%A0%20broder
correct, feminine noun, specific
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- fil de bourre de soie 2, record 5, French, fil%20de%20bourre%20de%20soie
correct, masculine noun, specific
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fils de bourre de soie pour la couture, la broderie, la passementerie. 2, record 5, French, - soie%20%C3%A0%20broder
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il existe deux sortes de fils de bourre de soie : 1. les fils de bourre de soie pour le tissage et la bonneterie; 2. les fils de bourre de soie pour la broderie, la couture et la passementerie. 3, record 5, French, - soie%20%C3%A0%20broder
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-09-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Silk (Textiles)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- sewing silk
1, record 6, English, sewing%20silk
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Thread silk made for hand or machine sewing purposes, particulary the finer types. Made by twisting or plying several single threads together and the doubling of two, three, or more of these in the opposite direction. 2, record 6, English, - sewing%20silk
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Do not use silk embroidery floss for couching metal threads. Use a fine quality Japanese hand sewing silk. Also it is not necessary to wax the thread for strength. Silk is one of nature's strongest fibers, stronger that steel, and wax discolors the thread. 3, record 6, English, - sewing%20silk
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Soieries
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- soie à coudre
1, record 6, French, soie%20%C3%A0%20coudre
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Commande: une série de bobines de soie à coudre de différentes couleurs. 2, record 6, French, - soie%20%C3%A0%20coudre
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La soie à coudre est un fil de soie fin et solide. La soie à coudre est employée pour la laine et la soie ainsi que pour le faufilage et l'entoilage. 3, record 6, French, - soie%20%C3%A0%20coudre
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industrias textiles
- Sedería
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- seda para coser
1, record 6, Spanish, seda%20para%20coser
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-09-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Silk (Textiles)
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
- Embroidery Notions
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- embroidery silk 1, record 7, English, embroidery%20silk
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Soieries
- Filature (Textiles)
- Articles et accessoires de broderie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- soie à broder
1, record 7, French, soie%20%C3%A0%20broder
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sedería
- Fabricación de hilados (Textiles)
- Artículos y accesorios de bordado
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- seda para bordar
1, record 7, Spanish, seda%20para%20bordar
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-03-14
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Silk (Textiles)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- filoselle
1, record 8, English, filoselle
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- filoselle silk 2, record 8, English, filoselle%20silk
correct
- filoselle yarn 3, record 8, English, filoselle%20yarn
correct
- bourré de soie 4, record 8, English, bourr%C3%A9%20de%20soie
correct
- ferret silk 2, record 8, English, ferret%20silk
correct
- ferret 2, record 8, English, ferret
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A silk thread, inferior to silk floss since it is made from a poorer quality of fiber; used much in embroidery and fancy work. 5, record 8, English, - filoselle
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A soft embroidery thread made of silk waste. Coarser than floss. 6, record 8, English, - filoselle
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Soieries
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- fil de filoselle
1, record 8, French, fil%20de%20filoselle
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- filoselle 2, record 8, French, filoselle
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- fil de soie galette 3, record 8, French, fil%20de%20soie%20galette
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Filoselle : 1. Bourre de soie, grosse soie irrégulière, séparée de la soie fine au filage des cocons [...] On donne fréquemment au fil de filoselle, le nom de bourrette. - 2. Fil textile savonné, cuit, prêt à être teint. 1, record 8, French, - fil%20de%20filoselle
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s'agit du fil obtenu avec de la bourre de soie provenant des déchets de soie. Le terme filoselle désigne : 1. la bourre de soie qui peut être cardée, peignée et filée; 2. le fil fait à partir de cette bourre; 3. l'étoffe tissée avec ce fil, c'est-à-dire réalisée avec le fil de filoselle. 4, record 8, French, - fil%20de%20filoselle
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1998-03-23
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Silk (Textiles)
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- crude silk
1, record 9, English, crude%20silk
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Collection Spring-Summer 1997 ... The fabrics are elasticized, uniform or animated: stone nylon, gold lamé stretch, extensible moiré, natural crude silk; print of vegetable inspiration ... . 2, record 9, English, - crude%20silk
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
one example of embroidery on textile has appeared in the Danelaw, from the Viking period... It was found on a small, clumsy bag... The outer cover of the bag is red silk samite imported from Byzantium; it is decorated with a crude silk cross in what appears to be chain stitch.... 3, record 9, English, - crude%20silk
Record 9, Key term(s)
- silk in the gum
- unscoured silk
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Soieries
- Filature (Textiles)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- soie crue
1, record 9, French, soie%20crue
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Soie teinte dont le grès n'a pas été éliminé. 2, record 9, French, - soie%20crue
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Décreuser : Lessiver un fil textile brut (dit cru, écru) avant tissage, teinture. - Spécialt. Lessiver le fil de soie grège pour le dépouiller de sa gaine de séricine (grès). - On dit aussi décruer, décruser. Soie décreusée (opposé à soie grège ou crue). 3, record 9, French, - soie%20crue
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1988-04-21
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Needle Embroidery
- Embroidery Notions
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- machine embroidery thread
1, record 10, English, machine%20embroidery%20thread
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Machine embroidery thread is extra fine(size 50 or A). Silk is most popular for its sheen. 1, record 10, English, - machine%20embroidery%20thread
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Broderie à l'aiguille
- Articles et accessoires de broderie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- fil à broder spécial machine
1, record 10, French, fil%20%C3%A0%20broder%20sp%C3%A9cial%20machine
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
fil extra-fin. Tons chatoyants en soie. 1, record 10, French, - fil%20%C3%A0%20broder%20sp%C3%A9cial%20machine
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1985-11-27
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Embroidery (General)
- Embroidery Notions
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- embroidery floss
1, record 11, English, embroidery%20floss
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- embroidery thread 2, record 11, English, embroidery%20thread
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mercerized cotton, silk or rayon thread consisting of two staple fiber strands loosely twisted which are again twisted to form a six-strand skein.... Strands may be separated for use singly or in groups. Strong; soft and supple; lustrous. [Made for] decorative hand stitches; embroidery; hand or machine smocking; french shirring stitches. 2, record 11, English, - embroidery%20floss
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Broderie (Généralités)
- Articles et accessoires de broderie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- fil à broder
1, record 11, French, fil%20%C3%A0%20broder
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- fil floche 2, record 11, French, fil%20floche
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fil à six brins tordus lâchement utilisé pour la couture décorative à la main. Les brins se séparent si désiré. 1, record 11, French, - fil%20%C3%A0%20broder
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1983-05-05
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- gold ground shaded with silk 1, record 12, English, gold%20ground%20shaded%20with%20silk
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gold forming the background of a silk embroidery 1, record 12, English, - gold%20ground%20shaded%20with%20silk
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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